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Das Kranzbach |
Krün

The best moment here at the foot of Zugspitze mountain is when you wake up in the hotel’s own treehouse, closely followed by an evening swim in the poolhouse (facing page), which boasts five pools, eight saunas, terraces for yoga lessons and an unrivaled Alpine panorama.

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Gmachl |
Elixhausen

Guests at this resort close to Salzburg will find it very easy to spend hours basking in the infinity pool, gazing at the mountains. Family-owned since 1334, the Gmachl also has a large outdoor spa with saunas, rest areas with an open fireplace and a gym, and the kitchen serves exquisite Austrian cuisine.

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Forsthofgut |
Leogang

Adventures await: Hiking trails lead straight from the hotel to the Leogange Steinberge mountains, and there’s a ski run right on the doorstep. If you crave relaxation, the waldSPA area of this Austrian wellness resort beckons on the edge of the forest with its old wood sauna, herbal and steam baths, and a hot tub.

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Schloss Elmau |
Krün

Sorry, but no, this is not Thomas Mann’s Magic Mountain. However, this castle hotel in the Wetterstein Mountains is (also) an historical site. It was here that the heads of state and government resided during the G7 summit of 2015. Idyllically situated, it has six spas, a heated rooftop pool, superb libraries, a large yoga pavilion, nine restaurants, as well as evening jazz concerts.

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Lanserhof Tegernsee |
Waakirchen

This resort, set against the backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, has one main focus, the body. Each guest receives a basic check-up, followed by a tailor-made program of relaxation training, exercise therapy, detox treatment and massages. All 70 bedrooms have a balcony or terrace.

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Tennerhof |
Kitzbühel

With 179 kilometers of ski runs, snowboard fun parks, and countless cross-country ski and winter hiking trails, this is one of Austria’s most varied regions. With Finnish saunas, a panorama rest area and an indoor and outdoor pool, the Tennerhof hotel spa is a great place to relax after your outdoor exertions.